MAKESHOP: Spectroscopy
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore and play with light, shadow, and color! Use recycled materials to build your own tools and learn about how light reflects, refracts, and interacts with everyday objects.
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art studio: mosaic gift bags
Make your own gift bags this holiday season in the Art Studio! Show your family and friends your creativity with a one of a kind gift bag with a mosaic design that comes from your imagination.
Make Lab: Light Painting
What colors and patterns can you make using light? Try our long-exposure camera setup to “paint” with light. This program takes place in Make Lab in MuseumLab. MuseumLab is located next door to the Children’s Museum and is open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm from Dec 26 - 30 and Jan 2. MuseumLab is open […]
Museum Early Open
Children's Museum hours from Tuesday, Dec 26, through Saturday, Dec 30, are: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm MuseumLab hours from Tuesday, Dec 26, though Saturday, Dec 30, are: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Advance tickets can be purchased or reserved here. We're looking forward to your visit!
MAKESHOP: Spectroscopy
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore and play with light, shadow, and color! Use recycled materials to build your own tools and learn about how light reflects, refracts, and interacts with everyday objects.
art studio: mosaic gift bags
Make your own gift bags this holiday season in the Art Studio! Show your family and friends your creativity with a one of a kind gift bag with a mosaic design that comes from your imagination.
Workshop: Family Memory Books (All Ages + Adult)
Bring your favorite adult and create a book full of memories for your family to cherish together. Use storytelling, illustration, and scrapbooking techniques to co-create an art piece unique to your family's story. Feel free to bring photos or other meaningful additions to your book! This intergenerational workshop is for any age youth and their […]
$15
Make Lab: Light Painting
What colors and patterns can you make using light? Try our long-exposure camera setup to “paint” with light. This program takes place in Make Lab in MuseumLab. MuseumLab is located next door to the Children’s Museum and is open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm from Dec 26 - 30 and Jan 2. MuseumLab is open […]
Workshop: Pewter Casting (Ages 10+)
Create a miniature sculpture using polymer clay, then cast it in pewter! Take home both your metal and clay creations. This workshop is for youth ages 10+ and meets in the lobby of MuseumLab. Tickets are $15. Workshop spots are limited. Purchase your tickets at this link, in person, or by calling 412-322-5058. Members receive […]
Museum Early Open
Children's Museum hours from Tuesday, Dec 26, through Saturday, Dec 30, are: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm MuseumLab hours from Tuesday, Dec 26, though Saturday, Dec 30, are: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Advance tickets can be purchased or reserved here. We're looking forward to your visit!